torts, civil law. Those acts which, although not committed by the persons responsible for them, are by implication of law supposed to have been committed by their command, by other persons for whom they are answerable. They are also injuries which have been caused by one person to another, without any intention to hurt them. 2. Of the first class of quasi offences are the … [Read more...]

A furlong. Co. Litt. 5b. … [Read more...]

A dispute; a difference. In law, particularly in releases, which are taken most Bly against the releasor, when a man releases all quarrels he is said to release all actions, real and personal. 8 Co. 153. This word is said to extend not only to real and personal actions, but also to the causes of actions and suits; so that by the release of all "quarrels," not only actions … [Read more...]

A place whence stones are dug for the purpose of being employed in building, making roads, and the like. 2. When a farm is let with an open quarry, the tenant may, when not restrained by his contract, take out the stone, but he has no right to open new quarries. Vide Mines. Waste. In mining law. An open excavation where the works are visible at the surface; a place or pit where … [Read more...]

As much as othey were worth. In pleading. The common count in an action of assumpsit for goods sold and delivered, founded on an implied assumpsit or promise, on the part of the defendant, to pay the plaintiff as much as the goods were reasonably worth. 3 Bl. . Comm. 161; 1 Tidd, Pr. 2. … [Read more...]